Mentioned it in the Spurs thread but think this will turn out to be a shrewd piece of business. Has barely played all season so he'll be at full fitness just don't expect him to be very match sharp. Might take a few weeks to get the rust out of his play. But Spurs have been crying out for a player like him on the right.

Shame. I'd have loved to see him at United instead. He is rapid, has quick feet, and can shoot. Albeit inconsistent like Nani.

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Me too. It's really a shame that we were not in for him especially at that price and considering our barren RW position he would fit our team like a glove. And aside from his qualities on the pitch, he's a clever guy too. He learned French at PSG in quite a short period of time and his English is probably better than most of the players in Premier League too (yes, i also include some of the British players in that). That's pretty impressive for a South American player as they generally don't give a shit about learning the language of the country they live in.

Obvious upgrade on Sissoko but he'll have a tough time getting into the starting team when everyone's fit. Kane, Son and Eriksen are guaranteed starters as things currently stand, and if Alli and Lamela can reach their form from last season then they should both be keeping Lucas out. Great option to have though.

I thought he'd have turned into a remarkable player by this stage. Not Ballon d'Or material but an important part of a CL challenger and the national team. When he was in Brazil he didn't have the natural technique that Neymar had, but he was much more team-oriented and hardworking, and he just seemed more mature on the whole. He's become a much better finisher in recent years, but other than that I don't think he's developed at all. Still good for a few amazing dribbles per season though. Anyone with that kind of ability to beat a man is good entertainment value.

I'd have taken him here in the summer but Lingard has earned his chance.

I think a good move for him, competing with Sissoko and Lamela. At one point was touted as one of the next big attacking talents in Europe, quite a coup by Spurs for 25mil. Im guessing it means that N'koudou guy is out the door(already sold?) and Sissoko out as well? Alli, Eriksen, Lamela, Son, Moura seems enough for a supporting cast to Kane and Llorente.

Mentioned it in the Spurs thread but think this will turn out to be a shrewd piece of business. Has barely played all season so he'll be at full fitness just don't expect him to be very match sharp. Might take a few weeks to get the rust out of his play. But Spurs have been crying out for a player like him on the right.

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Didn't you say he isn't good enough player for ManUtd when we were linked?

Or is it way of saying he is good enough for Spurs level but not for what ManUtd are trying to achieve?

Didn't you say he isn't good enough player for ManUtd when we were linked?

Or is it way of saying he is good enough for Spurs level but not for what ManUtd are trying to achieve?

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He'd have been a squad player for us which isn't what we need. We need a first team right winger (that's not Sanchez either imo). What Spurs need was someone who can play on the right and would give them pace and a bit of trickery as they don't have anyone that fits that criteria in their squad and they desperately need their attack reinforcing as they rely way too much on Son, Alli and Eriksen and have nobody else of their caliber to rotate with. Moura could be on their level once he gets back his match sharpness. Lamela is the only other attacker Spurs have who I rate and he's coming back from a long injury.

He'd have been a squad player for us which isn't what we need. We need a first team right winger (that's not Sanchez either imo). What Spurs need was someone who can play on the right and would give them pace and a bit of trickery as they don't have anyone that fits that criteria in their squad and they desperately need their attack reinforcing as they rely way too much on Son, Alli and Eriksen and have nobody else of their caliber to rotate with. Moura could be on their level once he gets back his match sharpness. Lamela is the only other attacker Spurs have who I rate and he's coming back from a long injury.

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How would he be a squad player for us when he'd instantly become our best right winger? Which isn't hard as we don't have any actual right wingers but still..